Hyundai Alcazar- New vs Old: What's Different?

Hyundai has offered us an early glimpse of the updated Alcazar's exterior before its launch on September 9, 2024. After the makeover, the SUV looks more aggressive, with a reworked front fascia, featuring a new grille, H-shaped LED DRLs, and an LED light bar. It also has an updated profile and rear end. While the engine options remain the same, the 6 and 7-seat SUV is expected to be more feature-rich, with a range of new amenities, similar to the new Creta. The bookings for the new Hyundai Alcazar are now underway for a token amount of Rs 25,000. Its deliveries are slated to start in mid to late September.

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Now that we finally know how the new Alcazar looks, let's compare its exterior with the pre-facelift model to see what has changed.

New Hyundai Alcazar vs Old: Front

The new Alcazar model is bolder than the outgoing model, which has a more traditional appearance. It comes with a revised bumper with a noticeable skid plate, a flat, new grille with horizontal slats, and a front bumper-positioned radar sensor indicating the inclusion of ADAS features. The updated Alcazar includes H-shaped LED DRLs connected by an LED strip and Quad Beam LED headlamps. In comparison, the previous generation had dual-barrel projector headlights and split LED DRLs.

New Hyundai Alcazar vs Old: Side

From the side, the SUV is almost similar to its predecessor except for the new 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Additionally, the roof rails now feature a new dual-tone design. 

New Hyundai Alcazar vs Old: Rear

The all-new Hyundai SUV now features connected LED taillights with 'Alcazar' written underneath and an updated bumper with a silver skid plate. In contrast, the outgoing model had taillights linked by a chrome strip bearing the 'Alcazar' logo. In addition, the revised Alcazar has a restyled roof spoiler and a bit longer high-mounted brake lights. However, the dual-tip exhaust remains unchanged.

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New Hyundai Alcazar: What's Under the Hood? 

The engine options for the SUV (a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel) remain unchanged, given that it's a facelift. The turbo-petrol unit produces 158bhp and 253Nm, employing either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The diesel unit, on the other hand, generates 114.4bhp and 250Nm while using a 6MT or a 6AT gearbox.